dullness

dullness

a quality of sound elicited by percussion, being short and high-pitched with little resonance.

dull·ness

, dulness (dŭl'nes),

The character of the sound obtained by percussing over a solid part incapable of resonating; usually applied to an area containing less air than those that can resonate.

dullness

/dull·ness/ (dul´nes) diminished resonance on percussion; also a peculiar percussion sound which lacks the normal resonance.

dull·ness

(dŭl'nĕs)

The character of the sound obtained by percussing over a solid part incapable of resonating; usually applied to an area containing less air than those that can resonate.

dullness

1. a quality of sound elicited by percussion, being short and high-pitched with little resonance.

2. a state of consciousness in which the animal's movements are sluggish and its response to external stimuli is one of indifference.

cardiac dullness

the area of the precordium over which a dull percussion sound is elicited.

Patient discussion about dullness

Q. My mom`s skin looks dull after her radiation therapy.I want to know is there anything serious to consider? My mom`s skin looks dull after her radiation therapy. We thought that it was due to her stress and surgery and will vanish once the treatment is over. But it’s almost a fortnight that her therapy is over and the dryness of the skin still remains. I want to know is this normal or is there anything serious to consider?

A. It is a common sign with the patients who underwent radiation therapy. But do care if she is having any burning sensation and itching. Meet the doctor without any delay if your mom shows any of the above symptoms. If it is a visible dryness only then she must keep herself hydrated by having a lot of water. You can use skin moisturizers also. Limit the use of deodorants and use mild soaps.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhdD8H-ikA0&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vMhdD8H-ikA0_asco_chemotherapy_effective_radiation?q=after%20radiation%20therap&feature=player_embedded

Q. Uncomfortable in my left-lower abdomen. But it is not acute or dull pain at all. I'm starting to feel uncomfortable in my lower-left abdomen. I roughly guess it started summer in 2008.
Certainly, it's not acute or even dull pain at all. But it makes me very uncomfortable when I sit on the chair. I can feel it by sitting on the chair.
Such uncomfortableness seems to reside in somewhere between my left leg and abdomen. It is under my navel, and to the left, extending to the my left flank.
Once again, I can sense it by touching something developing (With my fingers, I gently pressed that area and, I realized that there's a difference between pressing on the lower-left abdomen and the lower-right abdomen.)
But it is not something swollen, and not a hard thing.
I've never had the caecum removed.
I'm 40 years old, East asian. I quitted smoking in early 90's. In Octocber, 2008 I found my blood pressure pretty good (I can't remember it, though).
My life is quite sedentary (I'm a graduate student.) I guess I spend most of my daily time on the chair.
Thanks for any opinion in advance.

A. hi '''i do have the same thing all what i do is keep it higher than my hart and after a lettel time it well come back to normal and i advice you to go see a d'r when you have the rhit time for it.......and happy holly day and happy 2009..lolo21

A. What you describe may point to several possible conditions, including thyroid diseases, vitamin deficiencies or simply the beginning of male-pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). However, it's not really possible to diagnose your condition through the net, so I would suggest seeing a doctor, since these conditions (even male-pattern hair loss) may be treated efficiently.

Meanwhile, you may read more here:www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hairdiseasesandhairloss.html

Uncle John's Weird Weird World is a compilation of high-octane trivia facts for the easily bored, and promises not a moment of dullness as it explodes such headliners as exploding toilets, a one-eyed shark, space toilets, beauty queens who were arrested, and more.

Apart from the obvious benefits like no hangovers, my mental health has improved so much, my acting career is being taken seriously again and my eyes and skin have lost the dullness and I have regained my sparkle and healthy glow - or so I'm told.

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